Science Central

a CILC Content Provider

Science Central is a non-profit focused on STEM based learning. We provide hands-on programming in an exciting mix of demonstrations and labs beamed directly to your location!

We opened on November 5, 1995 and are located in a renovated Light and Power Plant. We are the only regional science and technology center in Northeast Indiana. We are also the only NASA Educator Resource Center in Indiana.

We are open throughout the whole year and are able to provide programming during the school year as well as during the summer.

2023-2024

2022-2023

2020-2021

2019-2020

2018-2019

Programs by Science Central

Amazing Air Pressure

It’s all around us, always felt, but rarely seen. Explore volume and pressure as well as the way air moves in this uplifting demonstration!

Earthworm Dissections

These slippery segmented worms crawl through our yards and gardens, but students really get up close and internal in this dissection lab. Discussions about adaptations and classification accompany this investigation.

Engineering the Process

This engaging lab’s focus is on process skills. Students will formulate questions, identify variables, construct a project, test and repeat with an exciting hands-on activity that challenges your students. This lab makes a great introduction to...

Food, Poo, and You

What is 7-feet tall, topped with blue hair, and has a lot of guts? Stuffee!! This over-sized doll unzips down the front and helps kids of all ages unlock learning about the digestive and respiratory systems. Let our skilled demonstrator lead your...

Frog Dissections

Frogs have body systems similar to our own, leading to discussions about classification, adaptation, and reproduction.

Good Vibrations

Sound has never been this exciting! Students will vibrate with excitement as we use our five senses, vacuum jars, and lasers to delve deeper into the movement of sound. Visualizing sound as energy that can move from place to place will be...

Moon Phases Lab

Ever wonder what a “Blue Moon” or “First Quarter Moon” means? Students will discover the answers as they become part of a solar system, learning about the moon and its phases using Science On a Sphere.

Renewable Energy

Take a closer look into hydrogen fuel cells, wind turbines, coal, and gasoline in this demonstration and catch a glimpse into the future of energy generation.

Satellites and Sea Animals

How do biologists track animals as they travel? Why do animals migrate? What adaptations help them make these journeys? Explore the world of animals that move.

Science On a Sphere: Science of a Changing World

Climate change, it’s a term thrown around constantly by the media and scientific community. What does it really mean, and how is it happening? Students will discuss evidence and solutions to this global crisis.

Science On a Sphere: Solar System Science

What are the components of our solar system? How are planets similar and different? Journey through the solar system without leaving your seat.

Shark Dissection

Investigate the inside of a shark in this dissection lab! Students will dissect a Dogfish Shark and discuss the similarities and differences between shark and human anatomy.Interested in an in-depth study into earthworms, frogs, and sharks...

Star Light, Star Bright

How can patterns of the sun, moon, and stars be used to tell time? Why can’t stars be seen during the day? These questions and more will be answered through modeling using our Science on a Sphere as we explore stars near and far.

What's the Buzz?

What foods require bees? What is the difference between types of bees in the hive? How do bees communicate? Students will help our educators sort food, collect pollen, and do the waggle dance as they learn about the characteristics of bees and...

What's the Matter?

Liquid nitrogen is always a smash hit, and this demonstration highlights the physical properties of matter with lots of shockingly cool phenomena! Emphasis on making observations and using those observations to classify materials as solid, liquid,...

Wild Weather

What is needed for clouds to form? What type of damage can the winds of a tornado cause? How can communities prepare for severe weather? These questions and more will be answered as we explore Indiana’s wild weather.

Type of Organization

Science Center/Zoo

Contact

Sarah Vise ivc@sciencecentral.org
1950 N. Clinton
Fort Wayne IN 46805
2604242400 ext 418
United States

http://sciencecentral.org

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Science Central cover:

Math
Problem Solving
Science
Technology/Information Science

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

"This video conference gave students many new ways to think about matter. It was great for student learning."

"The students were very excited and talked about the video conference later that week."